Course Description
This qualification reflects the role of building professionals who apply knowledge of structural principles, risk and financial management, estimating, preparing and administering building and construction contracts, selecting contractors, overseeing the work and its quality and managing construction work in building projects including residential and commercial.
The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment.
Insight Institute of Further Studies (IIFS) – IIFS Entry Requirements:
- All students must be 18 years of age or older in order to apply for enrolment into this qualification.
- Students must have completed High School (or equivalent)
- There are no requirements for previous work experience for entry into this course.
- All students must register their USI
- The students must have good computer skills (including WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint and Internet to search for information)
- All students must complete the Pre-Training Review
Insight Institute of Further Studies (IIFS) – IIFS English & LLN Entry Requirements but not limited to below:
- This course is delivered and accessed in English. The students must have LLN (Language, Literacy and Numeracy) Skills for the level of this course.
- Students must provide current (test date less than 2 years) and valid proof of English Language Proficiency by any of the following tests:
- IELTS (International English language testing System) minimum overall score 6
- PTE (Pearson Test of English) minimum overall score 50
- TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language – Internet based test) minimum overall score 60
- C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge English – Advanced CAE) minimum overall score 180
Note: Insight Institute reserves the right to enrol students or refuse enrolment based on LLN skills determined by the student support officer.
The student can be exempt from English proficiency condition by providing evidence any of the following:
- They are a citizen of United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland.
- They have completed minimum 5 years of study in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, Republic of Ireland.
- They have completed (within the past 2 years) in Australia in English – requirements for senior secondary certification of education.
- They have completed (within the past 2 years) in Australia in English – substantial component of AQF Level 4 or higher on a student visa.
Note: Insight Institute reserves the right to enrol students or refuse enrolment based on LLN skills determined by the student support officer.
Course Duration
52 weeks (including public holidays, re-assessment and catch-up days)
Full Time study (minimum 20 hours per week)
Total Course fees
Tuition Fees: $10000
Material Fee: $1000 (All material and equipment will be provided by IIFS)
Non-refundable Application Fee: $500
Total: $11,500
Please Note:
- The above fees does not include the cost of living in Australia.
- IIFS does NOT provide any VET [Vocational Education and Training] FEE-HELP, government- funded subsidy or other financial support arrangements.
- IIFS reserves the right to change the fees over the duration of this course.
Units to be Completed
Consistent with the qualification packaging rules, the units listed below are delivered for this qualification. The choices of elective units are based on conversations with industry regarding skills gaps through changes in technology or processes and materials or areas of increased pressure on service delivery.
| Unit Code | Title | Unit Type |
| BSBOPS504 | Manage risk | Core Unit |
| BSBWHS513 | Lead WHS risk management | Core Unit |
| CPCCBC4013 | Prepare and evaluate tender documentationtd> | Core Unit |
| CPCCBC5001 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction | Core Unit |
| CPCCBC5002 | Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects | Core Unit |
| CPCCBC5003 | Supervise the planning of onsite building and construction work | Core Unit |
| CPCCBC5005 | Select and manage building and construction contractors | Core Unit |
| CPCCBC5007 | Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor | Core Unit |
| CPCCBC5010 | Manage construction work | Core Unit |
| CPCCBC5011 | Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction | Core Unit |
| CPCCBC5013 | Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects | Core Unit |
| CPCCBC5018* | Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys | Core Unit |
| CPCCBC5019 | Manage building and construction business finances | Core Unit |
| BSBPMG532 | Manage project quality | Elective Unit |
| CPCCBC5009 | Identify services layout and connection methods for Type C and B construction | Elective Unit |
| CPCSUS5001 | Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability | Elective Unit |
Note: An asterisk (*) against a unit code above indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met. Prerequisite unit(s) must be assessed before assessment of any unit of competency with an asterisk. Check the unit of competency for information on specific prerequisite requirements. All prerequisite requirements are packaged in the qualification.
Student will receive credit transfer for the following units from CPC40120 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building):
- CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings
- CPCCBC4008 Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
- CPCCBC4009 Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
- CPCCBC4010* Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
- CPCCBC4012 Read and interpret plans and specifications
- CPCCBC4014 Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
- CPCCBC4018 Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
- CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C Buildings
- CPCCBC4003 Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
- CPCCBC4004 Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
- CPCCBC4005 Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
Delivery Methods
Students will be provided with learner’s resources including student guide, Presentation handouts, case studies, assessment tasks and practical projects. Presentation of information, interactive discussion, case studies, role plays, group work and reflective practice will be facilitated by the trainer/assessor in the classroom. Students will engage with the learning materials and apply their skills and knowledge to activities in a simulated environment, case studies and real-world scenarios.
Assessment Methods
Students will be advised of assessment requirements by their trainer/assessor. Assessments are applied to a simulated workplace with a range of questions and projects. Assessment methods employed will include: Written Questions (Knowledge Assessment tasks) and Project Portfolio – Students need to work through a number of activities and submit the complete project portfolio. These will include but are not limited to: Case Studies, Reports (using the templates provided), Presentation, Role-play/discussions/Consultations.
Facilities and Resources available to students
IIFS will provide all the required facilities, equipment and learning resources to the students for this course.
- IIFS campus has well equipped training rooms where delivery and assessment of this course will occur.
- IIFS will provide Simulated work environment and related business documentation for this course.
- Students will have access to a well-equipped computer lab.
- Students will be provided current and contextualised Learning resources
- All material and equipment will be provided by IIFS.
Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer
Prior to enrolment IIFS will determine any prior learning of each student with regard to their existing skills, knowledge and experience that the student may have acquired through formal (credit transfer), non-formal and informal learning related to Units of Competency in this qualification, in order to determine the amount of training IIFS will provide to each student. If RPL or Credit Transfer is granted, this may result in a shorter course duration for this qualification. For further details, please refer to the policy on our website.
Pathways from this qualification
After completing this course, students can apply for CPC60220 – Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) at IIFS.
Job-Outcome
Upon successful completion of the qualification, career pathways may include, but are not limited to: Builder, General Foreperson, Building Inspector
*It is not, however, intended to indicate that an individual will gain immediate employment on completion of this qualification.
More information on the job outcomes can be found on:
https://www.myskills.gov.au
Further Information
- IIFS does not use any 3rd party arrangements for delivery and assessment of this.
- There are no work placement arrangements for this.
- IIFS does not guarantee that a student will obtain a particular employment outcome after completing this course.
- IIFS does not promise any possible migration outcomes from undertaking this course, or guarantee successful education assessment outcomes.